The Early Word: NCAA fines U of M for cheating, and Methodist slashes jobs
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Are you feeling lucky, Memphis? It’s Thursday, July 17, National Lottery Day. So, maybe it’s a good day to throw down a little cash on a ticket. That’s probably better that than trying your hand with illegal gambling machines, because the powers that be are cracking down on those.
Caught cheatin’: The NCAA slapped the University of Memphis with violations over athletes cheating on school work.
Hospital staff cuts: More than 160 employees of a local hospital system are losing their jobs.
All bets are off: If it looks like a slot machine, it’s probably a slot machine.
Appeal over xAI permit: The Southern Environmental Law Center says xAI’s turbine permit sets a dangerous precendent.
Pour one out: The cofounder of a local brewery has died.
Noodles, pizza and Playas: Good Fortune Co. is one step closer to takeout, lunch service and pizza, and an acai chain will expand.
Observations on the Bears of Summer: Our own Chris Herrington has some thoughts on how the Grizzlies’ Summer League roster is doing.
Find the money: Houston High needs big bucks for renovations, and here’s how they might get it.
Mutts and putts: If you’ve been thinking about a new furry friend, you might want to boogie on over (bogey on over?) to the Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County.
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Bianca Phillips
Bianca Phillips is a Northeast Arkansas native and longtime Memphian who’s worked in local journalism and PR for more than 20 years. In her days as a reporter, she covered everything from local government and crime to LGBTQ issues and the arts. She’s the author of “Cookin Crunk: Eatin’ Vegan in the Dirty South,” a cookbook of vegan Southern recipes.
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